Segment Information (Operating Profit By Segment And Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2023	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 01, 2023	Apr. 02, 2022
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 83,766	$ 57,239	$ 170,529	$ 137,644
Deductions from operating profit:
Interest expense	14,963	8,263	28,095	16,245
Equity-based compensation expense	2,791	1,920	5,765	4,578
Non-service pension expense	3,115	1,472	6,214	2,957
Corporate and other expenses, net	6,593	6,871	13,850	13,728
Earnings before income taxes	56,304	38,713	$ 116,605	100,136
Non-service pension expense			Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Aircraft Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	31,862	12,441	$ 61,580	54,356
Space And Defense Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	27,507	24,075	47,801	45,374
Industrial Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 24,397	$ 20,723	$ 61,148	$ 37,914